Kargil, March 25, 2025: A delegation from Village Darchiks, led by Nominated Councillor, Regzin Gurmath today called on Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon urging the immediate intervention for the completion of an ongoing road construction project in their village.
The villagers also pointed out the extensive damage caused to their Bandobasti land and the irrigation Khul during the construction process. The d...
Leh, March 25, 2025: The Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Ghulam Mohd (JKAS) convened a meeting to review the arrangements for the celebration of the upcoming festival of Eid-Ul-Fitr in the district with Head of Departments and Head of Religious Organisations.
During the meeting, representatives from religious organisations raised concerns about parking space on the day of Namaz at various locations, power supply and water supply at Nubra region, provision of fresh vegetables and esse...
Leh, March 25, 2025: The Deputy Commissioners/CEO, LAHDC, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve chaired a meeting with the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) for functional/non-functional promotion and compassionate appointment under SRO-43 today on March 25, at VC Room, DC Office, Leh.
The DC Leh, granted a total of 18 Time Bound Promotions and 6 Functional Promotions. The Time Bound Promotions included 11 TBP in the Medical Department, 3 TBP in the Revenue Department, 2 TBP in Animal Husbandry Dep...
Kargil, March 24, 2025: The District TB Center Kargil today observed World Tuberculosis Day at Syed Mehdi Memorial Hall, Kargil, under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB – Commit, Invest, Deliver.” The event aimed to raise awareness about TB and strengthen efforts to eliminate the disease.
Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon attended the event as the chief guest, while Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kargil was the guest of honor. Several doctors, BMOs, co...
Kargil, March 24, 2025: The School of Agricultural Science and Technology (SAS&T), Kargil, and the Precision Farming Development Centre (PFDC), located at SAS&T, Stakna, UoL, launched a week-long training program on “micro irrigation systems” aimed at promoting water-efficient technology in Ladakh.
The training is sponsored by Principal Investigator, Precison Farming Development Centre Leh. The event was graced by the Honorable Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Prof. (Dr.) Sake...
Mumbai, March 23 – Dr Sonam Wangchok, better known as ‘the heritage man’, delivered the Kaivan Mistry Memorial Lecture on the occasion of the Himalayan Adventure Festival 2025 in Mumbai. The event was organised by the Himalayan Club in B.N. Vaidya Auditorium, Raja Shivaji Vidyalaya, Dadar East, Mumbai, on March 23, 2025.
While speaking to the mountain lovers, including mountaineers, explorers, and academics, Dr Wangchok highlighted cultural and natural heritage conservation efforts, key ...
The Zojila Tunnel, an ambitious 13-kilometer infrastructure project, is poised to revolutionize connectivity in the Ladakh region. Designed to ensure all-weather access and eliminate the seasonal blockade imposed by harsh winter conditions, it stands as India’s longest highway tunnel. However, its significance extends far beyond infrastructure—it is a crucial lifeline for the people of Ladakh, a strategic asset for national security, and a catalyst for economic growth. While the tunnel’s raw...
Kargil, March 24, 2025: Executive Councilor, RDD/PRI and Zanskar Development Authority LAHDC, Kargil, Er Punchok Tashi today took on-site assessment of the damages caused due to a recent rock fall at the historic Phuktal Monastery in Zanskar.
The rock fall, which occurred earlier this month, caused substantial harm to the monastery’s prayer hall and storeroom, as well as buried essential supplies under debris.
During his visit, Er. Punchok Tashi engaged with the monks and local represe...
Kargil, March 24, 2025: The University of Ladakh, the only trans-Himalayan institute of higher learning and research, has reached a significant academic milestone with the successful defense of the PhD viva voce examination by Mr. Tsering Choldan. This achievement marks a historic first for the university, which was established in 2019.
Mr. Choldan, a dedicated research scholar under the supervision of Dr. Sonam Joldan, Head of the Centre for Himalayan and Trans-Himalayan Studies and the ...
Leh, March 22, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) hosted Iftar party for people from different communities of Leh district.
Expressing his happiness at the opportunity to host the Iftar party during the holy month of Ramadan and seeing people from different walks of life assembled for the event, the HLG highlighted the significance of Ramadan Kareem for Muslims. He spoke about the five pillars of Islam, which are Shahaadah (Profession of Fai...
